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Neurological Examination CNS
Updated 2026
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HowMhasMitMdevelopedMoverMtime?

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CNS,MPNSMorMBoth?

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MtooMfast



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BrainMStem

Cerebellum

SpinalMCord



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MAnswerM1.M30%

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wordMfinding

rate

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MAnswerMlogic

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content

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LevelMofMConsciousness/Affect/Behavior

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MAnswerM1.MYes

2.MYES

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